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Subject: Re: Introducing new glider
Posted by Martin B. on March 23, 1998 at 20:23:48:

In Reply to: Introducing new glider posted by T.J. on March 23, 1998 at 16:40:48:

ACK! Kim, NO!

Sugar Gliders are essentially social animals. In fact, once

a glider bonds with you, if you leave or give it away there

is a good chance the poor thing might die of a broken heart.

In fact, having multiple gliders around reinforces the bond

all of them have with you, since they consider you part of

the social group AND they think you are the "top glider."

Getting a new playmate for your 10 month old glider is a

wonderful idea, and you'll laugh at their antics when you

realize how much trouble TWO gliders can get into. Just

remeber that socializing with you is the highlight of most

gliders days! The only think I would advise caution about

is the inital introduction... if you use a cage, let the

glider inside the cage have a look at the new glider outside

and watch the reaction. If curiosity is the big reaction,

GREAT, if the glider inside takes a hostile stance.. then introduce them more slowly.

Oh .. and expect them both to bark more at night. They will

"check" on one another till the wee hours of the morning

bark!

Bark!

bark?

bark!

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